{"product_id":"castello-di-monsanto-chianti-classico-2023","title":"Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastello di Monsanto Chianti Classico is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that expresses the authentic soul of its territory. Characterised by a bright ruby colour, it reveals a bouquet of morello cherry, wild strawberry and blueberry, enriched with notes of geranium, humus and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is fresh and \u003cstrong\u003eflavoursome\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a structural balance that delivers a long \u003cstrong\u003etaste persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal if left to decant for about an hour, it pairs excellently with mature cheeses, red meats, pork and game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in the heart of Chianti Classico, in a particularly renowned area of Tuscany, near Barberino Val d’Elsa. Castello di Monsanto carefully selects the grapes from the plots best suited for optimal ripening. The identity of this wine is based on a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eCanaiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eColorino\u003c\/strong\u003e. This varietal composition combines the purity of small fruits with elegant vegetal notes, giving the sip a pronounced territorial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting about eighteen days, essential for extracting the desired aromatic profile. Subsequently, the wine matures for twelve months in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging a harmonious evolution of the tannins without ever overpowering the fruit’s fragrance. A further \u003cstrong\u003ethree-month rest in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the production cycle, ensuring an optimal ageing potential estimated between five and ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1962, the Bianchi family has managed Castello di Monsanto, creating a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result of a careful selection from 72 hectares of vineyards, the Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino grapes are expertly handled by oenologist Andrea Giovannini to enhance their freshness and savouriness. After vinification, the wine matures for twelve months in large Slavonian \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, acquiring an elegance that has earned it an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e from James Suckling. An ideal Tuscan red to accompany meat and game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello di Monsanto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45883940339883,"sku":"59224","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-di-monsanto-chianti-classico-2023_59224_1_6f5b843c-d97d-40b1-b6c8-2d58a3e14775.webp?v=1773796622","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/castello-di-monsanto-chianti-classico-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}